Dispute

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Dispute is a disagreement or argument about something important. The parties involved in a dispute can include individuals, organizations, or nations. Disputes can occur in various contexts, such as legal, political, and social issues.

Types of Disputes[edit | edit source]

There are several types of disputes, including:

  • Legal Dispute - This involves a disagreement that results in legal action. It can occur between individuals, businesses, or governments.
  • Political Dispute - This involves disagreements over policies, leadership, or political ideologies. It often occurs between political parties or nations.
  • Social Dispute - This involves disagreements over social issues, such as cultural norms, societal values, or human rights.

Resolution of Disputes[edit | edit source]

Disputes can be resolved through various methods, including:

  • Negotiation - This involves the parties involved in the dispute discussing the issue and trying to reach a mutually acceptable solution.
  • Mediation - This involves a neutral third party helping the disputing parties to reach a resolution.
  • Arbitration - This involves a neutral third party making a decision about the dispute after hearing arguments from both sides.
  • Litigation - This involves taking the dispute to court, where a judge or jury will make a decision.

See Also[edit | edit source]

Dispute Resources

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD